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Stephen Yelverton Obituary
Washington, DC
Stephen Thomas Yelverton, 70, of Washington, DC, died Friday, April 21, 2017.
Funeral, Sunday, 2:00 PM, Fremont United Methodist Church with interment in Elmwood Cemetery. The visitation will follow at the church Fellowship Hall.
He was born in Wilson on April 10, 1947 to the late John Thomas and Lyda Musgrave Yelverton.
Steve graduated from Fremont High School, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and UNC Law School. He was a practicing attorney in Washington, DC for many years.
Surviving are sisters, Deborah Y. Marm (Joe) and Phyllis Y. Edmundson of Fremont and their families. He is also survived by a dear friend, Gayle Christie, of Houston, TX.
Memorials are suggested to Fremont United Methodist Church, PO Box 147, Fremont NC 27830-0147.
Arrangements by Wilson Memorial Service, 2811 Fieldstream Dr N, Wilson, (252) 237-7171, www.wilsonmemo rialservice.com
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Tim Dodson
April 22, 2021
Steve was a good friend that I met at Fourth Presbyterian Church 20-30 yr ago. We remained friends over the years and went to a Rolling Stones concert (8/2/94) that was memorable to me since Steve's idea of casual dress was a blazer and khakis. When I teased him about being too dressed up for a rock concert, he propped up his (dress) shoes on the seat in the back of the limo and the driver scolded him! I thought that was hysterical since Steve was the least likely person to get scolded in our group! That gave me something to tease him about for decades. I txt'd Steve 3/23/16 "Steve, the Stones are giving a free concert in Cuba this Friday!" He replied with two words, "Let's go!" It was too spur-of-the-moment for me, but I let him know he would have to "act properly" and keep his feet off the limo's upholstery if we went!
Kimberly Manchester Massaroco
January 26, 2021
I know it's been almost 4 years since he passed, but I only just found out (through LinkedIn). I met Steve years ago, on a political junket, and we were fast friends...we kept in touch via email (I now know why he stopped responding!), and he always encouraged me to follow my dreams. My life is a little darker today. My deepest, albeit delayed, sympathies to Steve's family.
Rebecca Landrith
July 12, 2018
Oh wow I am so shocked to hear Mr. Yelverton passed. He didn't have any health problems and he wasn't that old. Seems many are surprised. He tried to reach out to me as a friend and advocated for me - if it weren't for him I would have NEVER considered doing fashion modeling and only did so reluctantly and used it to Further Causes I believe in from my Professional career working in the Legal industry and a Public Relations professional. I am without words as I am shocked he suddenly passed. All I can say is - if it weren't for Mr. Yelverton I would have NEVER considered the fashion industry as a possibility, and it's ironic I did so well because vanity has never been a top priority for me. And the idea itself Frivolous. Maybe the guy knows a thing or two. He also encouraged me to start my own public relations business to include modeling. Had Mr. Yelverton never existed NONE of those would have happened. And I only considered those things to get the guy off my back. Happened on a Lark. I was expecting for it not to come of anything and I was hoping to prove him wrong. I guess what I'm trying to say is, he was very instrumental in my life and made a HUGE impact. Which I - also - never expected. I am without words - it looks like a lot of ppl were stunned by his passing. I was so shocked I almost thought it was a rumor.
Archie Morgan
September 19, 2017
Although I never met Steve in person he was my attorney since 1988. I will miss him very much. Condolences to his family.
Robert Biermann
May 3, 2017
I was surprised when I saw the Facebook posting about Steve. He was our attorney when I was with the broadcast ministry of Toccoa Falls College. He was such an asset in helping us expand our radio ministry, and proved to be a good friend and a man of integrity. I had talked to him, just a few months ago, by phone. I was hoping to talk with him again soon.
May 3, 2017
We just learned of Steve's death and are greatly saddened by it. Steve was a member of our beach house in Rehoboth, Delaware in the early 1990s. He will be remembered by all as a very bright talented person who was kind, fun, and full of life. Our deepest sympathy to his sisters, other family members, and friends.
Jeanne Jacob and Gerry Frank
Alexandria, Virginia
May 1, 2017
Steve was a good friend and a good man. He will be missed. Jamie Sullivan
Tim Dodson (Easter 2017)
April 29, 2017
Steve and I were friends for more than 30 years. We played "telephone tag" recently and when we did talk, we spent 2 hours on the phone "catching up." I left him a voice mail a week ago and thought we were just playing "telephone tag" again... I'm shocked and saddened to hear of his sudden passing. He was a good friend and I can't believe he's gone... See you in Heaven, Steve. Tim Dodson (Bethesda, Md.)
Ted Kupelian
April 29, 2017
I was so sorry to hear that my former roommate and friend passed away. Steve was with me when I met my wife 38 years ago in Bethesda, MD. May God give comfort to his family.
Lyndi Cote
April 28, 2017
I am so very sorry for your loss. I knew Steve socially, and he was a charming man. He always had a smile to share and an amusing story or two to tell. I will miss him.
April 28, 2017
I am deeply sorry for your family's loss May your hearts find comfort in God's beautiful promises for the future. John 6:40
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